Assistant Editor, CNN FlashDocs (Temporary)

Warner Media, LLC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 106,000; Part time

Job summary

Warner Bros. Discovery's CNN FlashDocs unit in New York is seeking an Assistant Editor (Temporary) to help shape feature content with a focus on popular culture. You will join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering compelling stories for linear and digital platforms.

Ideal candidates will bring hands-on post‑production experience, strong editing instincts, and a collaborative spirit, ready to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Qualifications

• Fully fluent in Adobe Premiere.
• 2+ years of AE experience.
• Experience working with a MAM in a post-production environment.
• Experience with metadata input and management
• Experience with large sensor cinema cameras
• Familiarity with Illustrator, Photoshop, AfterEffects, PluralEyes, DaVinci Resolve, and post production workflows.
• Highly organized and self-sufficient.
• Flexible, adaptable and able to work efficiently under tight deadlines

Responsibilities

• Managing ingest of assets, applying valuable metadata and origination
• Building projects; creating string outs and groups; and pulling music selects
• Assisting in all the phases of finishing from prepping to conform and delivery.

Skills

2+ years AE experience

Post-production workflows

Metadata input and management

Large sensor cinema cameras

Highly organized

Team collaboration

Tools

Adobe Premiere

After Effects

Illustrator

Photoshop

DaVinci Resolve

PluralEyes

MAM system

Job description

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role…

We are seeking a Assistant Editor (Temporary) based in New York for the CNN FlashDocs documentary unit. FlashDocs will create content for linear with the opportunity to expand into additional platforms across CNN. This is an ambitious and exciting unit that requires strong leaders and creative storytellers who have experience producing feature content with a sharp focus on popular culture. The Assistant Editor will be a key member of the team.

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Managing ingest of assets, applying valuable metadata and origination
• Building projects; creating string outs and groups; and pulling music selects
• Assisting in all the phases of finishing from prepping to conform and delivery.

Qualification(s) & Experience…

• Fully fluent in Adobe Premier.
• 2+ years of AE experience.
• Experience working with a MAM in a post-production environment.
• Experience with metadata input and management
• Experience with large sensor cinema cameras
• Familiarity with Illustrator, Photoshop, AfterEffects, PluralEyes, DaVinci Resolve, and post production workflows.
• Highly organized and self-sufficient.
• Flexible, adaptable and know how to work efficiently under tight deadlines

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $57,337.00 - $106,484.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.